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Regulation No. 1711 on quotas for hunting for coastal seals in 2015.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Management/conservation Authorization/permit Allocation/quota
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2015 with validity until 31 December 2015.
Abstract

The Regulation sets rules on the seal-hunting authorization in Norway. The document specifies permission zones where it is permitted to engage in these activities. People who have permission to participate in hunting for coastal seals (Phoca vitulina, Halichoerus grypus, Pusa hispida and Pagophilus groenlandicus) in accordance with article 5 of Regulation No. 1745 may do so in specific areas listed in articles 1-4.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1745 of 2009 to provide for the management and conservation of seals on the Norwegian coast.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Seasons, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX